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Connection Series:  <em>Gentle Influence: Leadership in the Heart of Change</em>

Connection Series: Gentle Influence: Leadership in the Heart of Change
Thursday, September 19, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST

Location: Venetian Level 3 - Murano, Room 3304

Join us at the Connection Series luncheon as we welcome guest speaker Amanda Shapiro. You'll discover new leadership strategies that build strong connections, boost resilience, and spark creativity in fast-changing environments. You'll learn how to make a positive difference in your organization and beyond, no matter what your role. Generously sponsored by VSP Vision, this insightful discussion will ensure that you walk away with helpful hints and practical tools to embrace your influence with empathy, mindfulness, and humility.

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Amanda Shapiro is a TEDx speaker known for her thoughtful insights on how we connect in times of crisis. As Vice President of Wholesale Marketing for Europa Eyewear, Amanda brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the optical industry, having been formally involved in optical since 2016, and informally since 2009 #familybusiness.

Everyone is welcome, including non-members, but advance registration is required.

Seating is limited, so sign up now!

Educational Opportunities on Topics Important to You

The OWA Connection Series: Connecting Members to Leadership Ideas, is one of several OWA events providing unique educational opportunities both regionally and in conjunction with major trade shows. Members and guests can explore topics of interest to women working in the optical industry that will enrich their personal and professional lives.

Register Now for Vision Expo West! OWA Members can register for free plus receive 15% off education (excluding Total Office Packages) using this code: OWA24. The OWA greatly appreciates its partnership with International Vision Expo, who generously provide space and numerous other considerations for our events.





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Platinum Sponsors
Advancing Eyecare
Bausch + Lomb
ClearVision
De Rigo REM
EssilorLuxottica
EdgePro
Modo Eyewear
National Vision
Safilo Group
Thelios
VSP Vision
Zyloware Eyewear
Gold Sponsors
AEG Vision
CooperVision
Europa
Eyemart Express
FYidoctors
HELIX
Hilco
Kering Eyewear
Marchon
Marcolin
New York Eye
Ocuco
PECCA
Silhouette
SILMO
UnitedHealthcare
Versant Health
Vision Expo
Vision Source
Walman
Silver Sponsors
Art-Craft
Conexiant
Hoya
Jobson Optical Group
Kenmark Eyewear
Keplr
L'Amy Group
Match Eyewear
Maui Jim
The McGee Group
Mondottica
Mondottica
MyEyeDr
Tura Eyewear
Vision Council of America
WestGroupe
Friends of OWA
ABB Optical Group
Amcon Labs
Charmant
CSI Software
Eschenbach
Eye Designs Group
Eyeporters
Eye Recommend
Kavanagh Consulting, LLC
Lafont
New Look Vision Group
OGI Eyewear
Windsor Eyes